Game Anglia
@GameAnglia

January 2025

ELEVATE: Lowestoft

Make your first game. Tell your story.

In these hands-on workshops, participants crafted digital stories, gained game development skills, and connected with games industry professionals. All participants received a full scholarship to join free of charge. 

25

Participants

5

Workshops with industry experts

1

week

Unlock Skills

In January 2025, 25 young people in Lowestoft (Suffolk, UK) started their games career by creating a variety of short narrative games.

Workshops

  • Writing for games
  • Game engines like Ink, MakeCode Arcade, Construct, Twine
  • Mental health and wellbeing in games
  • Publishing your games and your first job in games 

Story Jam

Participants created short games which were published online and shown to a panel of games industry experts. 

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Participants' Self-Assessment

Participants Achieved...

“I have gained more knowledge about the UK gaming industry and gained new skills working with a couple of game engines.”

“I learned about new software I can use to develop narrative-driven games, which I am excited to use in future projects. I have also learned the value of concise feedback, and how to think creatively to transform even the most mundane ideas into a fun one.”

“Learned new storytelling techniques with choice-based interactive fiction. Improved my digital skills by experimenting with new tools Twine and Ink.”

Our Programmes

At Game Anglia, we take a hands-on approach to education. Through our range of events, workshops, and initiatives, we empower individuals to learn, create, discover, and promote. Whether you're a budding game designer looking to gain essential industry skills, or an independent studio seeking expert guidance, our programmes are designed to foster talent and propel you towards your game development aspirations.

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